Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

[Guest guest]

I was just telling my hay guy about this today he's

got dairy cows-he milks them and makes lots and lots of cheese..But,anyhow...I use baby wipes that

I've added a mixture of aloe vera extract and tea-tree

oil,plus a little extra water..I find these are easiest for

me to use on my goats.LJPS

Question about cleaning teats for milking

[Guest guest]

I was just telling my hay guy about this today he's

got dairy cows-he milks them and makes lots and lots of cheese..But,anyhow...I use baby wipes that

I've added a mixture of aloe vera extract and tea-tree

oil,plus a little extra water..I find these are easiest for

me to use on my goats.LJPS

Question about cleaning teats for milking

[Guest guest]

I use an iodine wash that is made for washing udders before milking. It only takes about a table spoon to the amount of water that I am using. It is very inexpensive and can be bought from any dairy supply or feed store.

Chris

What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?

Thanks so much.

Sincerely,

Dona

[Guest guest]

I use an iodine wash that is made for washing udders before milking. It only takes about a table spoon to the amount of water that I am using. It is very inexpensive and can be bought from any dairy supply or feed store.

Chris

What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?

Thanks so much.

Sincerely,

Dona

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I just happen to have some tea tree oil on hand.

Dona

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I just happen to have some tea tree oil on hand.

Dona

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Chris. I'll check our local feed store for the iodine wash.

Dona

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Chris. I'll check our local feed store for the iodine wash.

Dona

[Guest guest]

Please be careful with using essential oils on yourself or on animals. You can build a sensitivity to it over time and animals are far more sensitive to essential oils then we are. People use lavender and tea tree oil far to liberally.

Chris

Thanks . I just happen to have some tea tree oil on hand.

Dona

[Guest guest]

Please be careful with using essential oils on yourself or on animals. You can build a sensitivity to it over time and animals are far more sensitive to essential oils then we are. People use lavender and tea tree oil far to liberally.

Chris

Thanks . I just happen to have some tea tree oil on hand.

Dona

[Guest guest]

I mix only 2-3 drops with 1/2 cup of water and about

4-5 drops of aloe vera extract,then pour this into the

baby wipes box..Then after milking I use a dairy

teat dip,then the get Ultra-Heal lotion on their udder

if any look dry..My lotion has emu oil along with a

few herbs and oils in it too..LJPS

My goats are pampered..

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

[Guest guest]

I mix only 2-3 drops with 1/2 cup of water and about

4-5 drops of aloe vera extract,then pour this into the

baby wipes box..Then after milking I use a dairy

teat dip,then the get Ultra-Heal lotion on their udder

if any look dry..My lotion has emu oil along with a

few herbs and oils in it too..LJPS

My goats are pampered..

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

[Guest guest]

I mix only 2-3 drops with 1/2 cup of water and about

4-5 drops of aloe vera extract,then pour this into the

baby wipes box..Then after milking I use a dairy

teat dip,then the get Ultra-Heal lotion on their udder

if any look dry..My lotion has emu oil along with a

few herbs and oils in it too..LJPS

My goats are pampered..

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

[Guest guest]

Soap and water.

Belinda

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> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?

>

> Thanks so much.

>

> Sincerely,

> Dona

>

[Guest guest]

Soap and water.

Belinda

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> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?

>

> Thanks so much.

>

> Sincerely,

> Dona

>

[Guest guest]

I second that - good old soap(real soap) and water.

Cherie

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

Soap and water.Belinda>> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?> > Thanks so much.> > Sincerely,> Dona>

[Guest guest]

I second that - good old soap(real soap) and water.

Cherie

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

Soap and water.Belinda>> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?> > Thanks so much.> > Sincerely,> Dona>

[Guest guest]

I second that - good old soap(real soap) and water.

Cherie

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

Soap and water.Belinda>> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?> > Thanks so much.> > Sincerely,> Dona>

[Guest guest]

If your baby wipes contain alcohol then you are drying the teats as you clean. The iodine is not as drying. Aloe is great but I don't see the purpose of the tea tree oil. The amount you are using seems ok.

Chris

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

[Guest guest]

I was afraid to ask if people were still doing it the way my great grandpa did! Thanks for the reassurance.

Robin

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

Soap and water.Belinda>> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?> > Thanks so much.> > Sincerely,> Dona>

[Guest guest]

I was afraid to ask if people were still doing it the way my great grandpa did! Thanks for the reassurance.

Robin

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

Soap and water.Belinda>> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?> > Thanks so much.> > Sincerely,> Dona>

[Guest guest]

Also soap and water here.

N.

South Carolina

-- Re: Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

I was afraid to ask if people were still doing it the way my great grandpa did! Thanks for the reassurance.

Robin

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

Soap and water.Belinda>> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?> > Thanks so much.> > Sincerely,> Dona>

[Guest guest]

Also soap and water here.

N.

South Carolina

-- Re: Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

I was afraid to ask if people were still doing it the way my great grandpa did! Thanks for the reassurance.

Robin

Re: Question about cleaning teats for milking

Soap and water.Belinda>> What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?> > Thanks so much.> > Sincerely,> Dona>

[Guest guest]

homemade lye soap?

Belinda

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> > What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?

> >

> > Thanks so much.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> > Dona

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>

[Guest guest]

homemade lye soap?

Belinda

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> > What do you all use to clean teats/udder prior to milking?

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> > Thanks so much.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> > Dona

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